Wall murals provide scenery to an otherwise plain-looking room without a view. They have become popular in recent years mostly due to home decorating television shows that have demonstrated how murals can liven up even the dullest rooms. Hiring the right muralist is important to achieve a beautiful mural. A particular artistic ability and skill are required for creating a mural; painting on large surfaces requires a certain knack for the craft. Muralists sometimes have a specialty in a specific subject matter, and there are various types of muralists. Some are better at painting landscapes while others are more experienced at painting cartoons or animals. Below are some tips on how to find the right muralist to paint your room or wall.

Know what you want. If you want your wall to be painted by a muralist, you probably have some idea what subject matter your want painted. Decide what kind of scene you want painted on your wall; this is important as some muralists have specific niches while others are generalists. The theme for the mural will be dependent upon what type of area you are placing the mural in, whether it is a nursery, kitchen, office, den, living room or game room. To give you an idea, below are some of the common and popular types of murals:

– Nature Theme – Flower; Tropical; Garden; Beach; Sunset; Landscape; Sky; Wildlife; Astrological; Celestial; Coastal.

– Architectural Theme – Commercial; Castle; City Place Landmark; Transportation.

– According to Type of Room – Nursery; Children; Game Room; Teens and Tween.

– Hobby Theme – Fantasy; Sports; Car; Nautical; Flag; Food, Drink Related; Map.

– Locality – Mediterranean; Oriental; Tuscan; European; Arabesque.

– Art and Design – Ceramic Tile; Old World; Whimsical; Figurative; Graffiti Style; Old Masters Style; Panoramas; Portraits; Religious and Biblical; Photo-realist.

– Period – Victorian; Romanesque; Gothic; Abstract; Modern; Classics.

Search for potential muralists. Once you have an idea of what you want, it is then time to seek out the best muralist. You can go to home improvement stores, the local art museum, or the local cultural affairs office and ask if they have a resident muralist that they can recommend to you, who has the ability to paint the kind of mural that you wish. You can also search online for muralists in your area using online directories or a search engine. Searching online is more convenient as you can already browse the portfolio of muralists or artists to determine if they meet your standards or taste. Make a shortlist of at least three muralists with a style that you like.

Choose one based on the above factors and the way they accommodated you in your interview. After making the hire, don’t overlook having a contract drawn up to protect your interests and those of the artist.

Once your mural is finished add other accents to the room that tie in with the subject matter of the mural: Wall vase filled with blooms make a great accent to a garden theme mural and wall sconces can accent nearly any traditional, vintage, country or old world style.

Author Bio: Article by Brenda Walker of “Wall Decor and Home Accents”, check out our wide selection of tropical metal wall art and grapes wall decor online.

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